Scammers may call pretending to be representatives from the IRS. They often claim that you owe money and use threats such as arrest, legal action, or account suspension to pressure you into making an immediate payment.
These scammers may also ask for your Social Security number, bank information, credit card details, or other personal information.
Warning Signs
- The caller demands immediate payment.
- They threaten arrest or legal action if you do not pay.
- They ask for payment through unusual methods such as gift cards or cryptocurrency.
- They ask for sensitive personal or financial information.
- They refuse to give you time to verify their identity.
What You Should Do
If you receive a suspicious call claiming to be from the IRS:
- Do not make an immediate payment.
- Do not share personal or banking information.
- Hang up and independently verify the contact information.
- Do not call a phone number provided by the suspicious caller.
- Report the scam through the appropriate official channels.